MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS:
MOBILE-
MEMORIAL DAY FLAG LOWERING - Mon 7am, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park at the Lower Alabama Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY- Mon 8:30am, Mobile National Cemetery, Virginia Street
The South Alabama Veterans’ Council offers this ceremony as an appropriate memorial to our Veterans, but also as a reminder to all that it is only through the sacrifices of the men and women of our armed services that we are able to enjoy and preserve our rights and freedoms.
PENSACOLA-
PENSACOLA MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY- Sun 1pm, Veterans Memorial Park, Downtown Pensacola
Join us at the Park Sunday to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives protecting our freedoms.
11th Annual PENSACOLA MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT- Mon 1pm, Hunter Amphitheater, Downtown Pensacola
Presented by the Pensacola Civic Band, the concert will feature a stirring program of patriotic music celebrating the spirit of America, while honoring those who gave their lives in service to our nation.
MILTON- Mon 10am, Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, 5191 Willing St, Milton,
Memorial Day Ceremony in remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving our country.
FAIRHOPE-
MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT ON THE FAIRHOPE BLUFF- Mon 6pm, Henry George Park, Fairhope
This is a FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert by The Baldwin Pops. Bring a chair and come enjoy the music!
FOLEY-
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FIREWORKS SHOW- Sat 8:50pm, Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
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HARDY- Sat 7pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
GODSMACK & STONE TEMPLE PILOTS with special guest DOROTHY-
Sun 7pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND- Mon 7:30pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR featuring THE ASSOCIATION, THE TROGGS, Chicago Lead Singer JASON SCHEFF, GARY PUCKETT, RON DANTE of The Archies & The Turtles, THE VOGUES and THE COWSILLS! - Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
THE HOT ROD NATIONALS- Fri/Sat, USS Alabama Battleship Parkway, Mobile
Come to the HotRod Nationals for a thrilling weekend featuring stunning classic cars, motorcycles, tasty food, and fun for the whole family. CLICK HERE
GULF COAST CARIBBEAN CULTURE & ARTS FESTIVAL- Sat 11am-8pm, Oyster City Brewing Company, Downtown Mobile
Experience the energy, color, and rhythm of the Caribbean with the parade at 11 o’clock and the festival all day! This celebration brings together music, dance, art, food, and community for a day full of culture and good vibes. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: NICK BLACK- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton
The series of free concerts offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands, with genres including bluegrass, country, blues and rock & roll. CLICK HERE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY MOVIE IN THE PARKS: FINDING NEMO- Fri 6:30pm, Tiger Point Park Lane, Gulf Breeze
Bring blankets or lawn chairs for a fun-filled evening of entertainment. Local food truck vendors will be on-site, and movies will be shown on a large outdoor screen, creating a theater-like experience. CLICK HERE
TUCK EVERLASTING- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm; May 14-May 24, Chickasaw Civic Theatre
If you could live forever, would you? Based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt, this warm and touching show tells the story of a young girl who is offered the chance at immortality. It’s the perfect show for kids to enjoy with their parents and grandparents. CLICK HERE
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, April 16-June 21, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
The 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival is an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn. CLICK HERE
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Apr 25- Jun 27), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
Start your Saturday mornings at Market in the Park, where fresh, local, and handmade goods come together. Browse a variety of vendors offering everything from produce and seafood to baked goods, art, and unique handmade items while enjoying live music in a relaxed, community atmosphere. CLICK HERE
PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, Downtown Pensacola
You'll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market, now in 2 locations: Palafox Market North at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza and Palafox Market South at Plaza Ferdinand. Items originate directly from talented onsite vendors who grow, make, or create each item for sale. CLICK HERE
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